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Crc Coding Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

HCC Risk Adjustment Coder

Franklin, TN · Remote

$18 - $24/hr

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) - AHIMA * Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) - AHIMA * Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) - AHIMA CRC Certification is highly preferred.

Medical Coding Educator

Nashville, TN · On-site

$26.25 - $30/hr

CRC -Certified Risk Adjustment Coder * Experience working with healthcare providers * Microsoft Office applications Additional Information Work at home - with travel (up to 5%) to surrounding ...

AHIMA certified credentials (RHIA, RHIT, CCS) or AAPC certified credentials (CPC, CPC-H, COC, CIC or CRC). * Experience working in a process-driven, high-volume coding environment; Strong knowledge ...

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How much do crc coding jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for crc coding in Tennessee is $26.76, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.68 and $30.09 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a CRC Coding?

A CRC (Certified Risk Adjustment Coder) Coding job involves reviewing medical records to assign appropriate diagnosis codes for risk adjustment purposes. These coders ensure that healthcare providers receive accurate reimbursements based on patient conditions. They work with ICD-10 codes and must adhere to strict compliance and documentation guidelines. CRC coders often collaborate with healthcare providers, insurance companies, and compliance teams to ensure accurate coding and reporting.

What are some typical challenges faced in a CRC Coding role and how can they be addressed?

CRC Coding professionals often encounter challenges like interpreting complex medical records, ensuring coding accuracy for compliance, and keeping up with frequent changes in coding guidelines. Effective strategies include continuous professional development, regular training on the latest coding standards, and close collaboration with clinical and data management teams to clarify ambiguities. Staying organized and using validation tools within registry software further reduces errors. Addressing these challenges consistently leads to higher-quality data, successful audits, and contributes to improved patient care and research outcomes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the CRC Coding position, and why are they important?

Excelling in CRC Coding requires a thorough understanding of medical coding, specifically for clinical research or cancer registry cases, often supported by certifications like Certified Tumor Registrar (CTR) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC). Familiarity with medical coding systems (ICD-10, CPT), cancer registry software, and electronic health records (EHR) is essential. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and strong communication help ensure accurate documentation and effective team collaboration. These competencies are critical for ensuring data integrity, regulatory compliance, and support of high-quality clinical outcomes.

How to become a CRC coder?

To become a CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check) coder, you typically need a background in computer science, information technology, or related fields, along with knowledge of programming languages such as C or Python. Gaining experience with coding algorithms, data integrity, and error detection methods is essential, and certifications in coding or cybersecurity can enhance job prospects. Practical experience through internships or projects is also valuable for entering this role.

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Infographic showing various Crc Coding job openings in Tennessee as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 75% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 20% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $55,660 per year, or $26.8 per hour.

Coding Support Specialist - Summit Medical Group

SUMMIT MEDICAL GROUP OPERATIONS LLC

Knoxville, TN

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago


Job description

Summit Medical Group is seeking Risk Adjustment Coding Support Specialist to perform a comprehensive documentation review of the outpatient Progress Notes for assigning the appropriate ICD-10 diagnosis codes for accuracy of disease burden. This is a full time opportunity in the KNOXVILLE, TN area due to onsite requirements.

Examples of Duties (List does not include all duties assigned)

  • Review of clinical documentation in the progress note for accuracy of diagnosis coding to the highest level of specificity in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Through progress note and electronic health record reviews, accurately correct/assign diagnosis codes to ensure ICD diagnosis coding and clinical
    documentation criteria, rules and guidelines have been met in accordance with policy.
  • Through progress note reviews, identify, and report trends observed for educational opportunities in clinical documentation specificity, diagnosis coding to the highest specificity in addition to reporting any documentation trending, provider feedback and/or communications for improvements, training, and educational opportunities for staff and/or providers.
  • Maintain continuous, effective, positive, and appropriate communication as a way to prevent risk for the organization.
  • Desire to read clinical documentation to accurately assign diagnosis code specificity for severity of illness to report disease burden to CMS via diagnosis codes meeting all documentation requirements as part of risk mitigation and risk prevention.
  • Actively participate in all applicable meetings, webinars and or communications as a way to remain updated on any diagnosis coding rules and/or documentation changes from appropriate credible sources for accurate diagnosis coding and clinical documentation rules in addition to independently seeking CEU’s if needed to maintain credentials with the AAPC/AHIMA.
  • Actively participates in site-level Quality Improvement Activities. Each employee will contribute to the continual evaluation site performance as well as the implementation and measurement of improvement activities that increase the quality of care provided to patients.
  • Take accountability as a certified professional to review all clinical documentationethically and thoroughly within the progress note(s) using all applicable tools and
    communications for capture of full disease burden.

Education

Associates degree, bachelors preferred with completion of college/accreditation level coursework in ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM and CPT coding, anatomy and physiology, and medical terminology.

Experience

• Experience with CMS Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment Data Validation and HCC coding desired
• ICD-10 diagnosis coding experience in chart/progress note review.
• Risk adjustment, clinical documentation review for accuracy of diagnosis code assignment from a single code to several codes
• Health plan Risk Adjustment processes and system experience for CMS RADV and risk score assignment and acceptance are helpful.
• Must have proficient computer skills.

Certification/License

• Must hold a current credential for one of the following: RHIA, RHIT CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-H, and/or CRC. If not CRC certified, you must attain the certification within the first year of your employment date.
• AHIMA/AAPC Certified Professional: Certification must be maintained by fulfilling the continuing education requirements and submitting current proof.